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NY S08620
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to conduct a study on creating a unified, single fare zone across Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North for all intracity commuter rail travel within New York City limits
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Requires the unified fare zone to include free transfers to New York City Transit (subways and buses)
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Mandates the study last no less than two years
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Requires the MTA to report findings to the governor and legislature following implementation of the study
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Addresses transit equity concerns in areas like Southeast Queens and the East Bronx, where current LIRR/Metro-North fares are significantly higher than subway fares (e.g., $7.25 vs. $3 for comparable trips)
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the MTA to conduct a study on a unified, single city fare zone in New York City and to report the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
1/7/2026